Manatee Protection System (MPS) Maintenance, Repair, Underwater Engineering and Mechanical Services
ID: W912EP25Z0014Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE ARMYW074 ENDIST JACKSNVLLEJACKSONVILLE, FL, 32207-0019, USA

NAICS

Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance (811210)

PSC

MAINT/REPAIR/REBUILD OF EQUIPMENT- ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT COMPONENTS (J059)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/75a47e9af5024d1ab9329bc093058475/view
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    Description

    The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Jacksonville District, is seeking qualified contractors for a multi-year service contract focused on the maintenance, repair, and upgrades of Manatee Protection Systems (MPS) at six lock and dam facilities in Florida. The primary objectives include ensuring the effective operation of these systems to prevent manatee entrapment and damage, which is critical for both manatee conservation and navigational functionality. Services required encompass cleaning, repairs, diagnostics, and comprehensive testing of MPS components, with an emphasis on timely responses to system failures and adherence to rigorous quality control and security protocols. Interested parties must submit their qualifications and capability documentation by May 2, 2025, to Brittany Jackson at brittany.r.jackson@usace.army.mil and Dustin Furrey at dustin.l.furrey@usace.army.mil.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Brittany Jackson
    brittany.r.jackson@usace.army.mil
    Dustin Furrey
    dustin.l.furrey@usace.army.mil
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    PWS_Manatee Protection System_20250401_Draft.pdf
    The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is seeking a contractor for a multi-year service contract focused on the maintenance, repair, and upgrades of the Manatee Protection Systems (MPS) at various lock and dam facilities throughout South Florida. The primary objectives include ensuring the systems operate effectively to prevent manatee entrapment and damage. Services required encompass cleaning, repairs, diagnostics, and comprehensive testing of MPS components, with an emphasis on timely response to system failures. The maintenance plan includes regular inspections, dive operations for underwater components, programming adjustments to align with operational modifications, and the provision of supporting documentation. The contract also mandates a rigorous quality control program and adherence to detailed security protocols due to the sensitive nature of operations. The government will provide water and utility access, however, all dive equipment and tools must be supplied by the contractor. This documentation underscores the importance of maintaining a reliable and safe operation for both manatee conservation and navigational functionality, as disruptions caused by failures could impact crucial water management activities.
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